1971 WH Collins Inc New Jersey

This charming vintage advertising postcard features “Grandpa’s Way,” a reproduction of an original oil painting by H. J. Peck, created as a tribute to W. H. Collins Inc.—the company behind the chalk-type skirt marker used by tailors and home sewers alike. The image shows an elderly man kneeling on the floor, focused intently on a small repair, while his wife stands nearby, cane in hand, watching with a gentle, knowing expression. A sewing table with tools and thread completes the cozy domestic scene, evoking a timeless sense of care, craftsmanship, and quiet companionship.

The reverse of the postcard serves a practical purpose: announcing W. H. Collins Inc.’s change of address effective July 1, 1971, from their original Broome Street location in New York City to a new home at 36 Troy Road in Whippany, New Jersey. This combination of sentimental illustration and business communication reflects a time when companies expressed identity and connection through artful mailings.

This would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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